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Fairmont Kea Lani launches oceanfront culinary concept at AMA Bar & Grill
Fairmont Kea Lani, an all-suite and villa luxury resort on Maui, brings an elevated dinner experience to their current oceanfront restaurant, AMA Bar & Grill. AMA’s new evening concept, serving casual elegance paired with exceptional cuisine, debuted on July 14, 2023. This comes following the recent transformation of the resort’s 413 one-bedroom suites and 37 two- and three-bedroom villas.
Calvin is now a tropical storm; earliest wind impacts for Hawaiʻi is Tuesday afternoon
Calvin is now a tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph as it continues on a WNW path at 16 mph. Calvin was last located 1360 miles ESE of Hilo, 1425 miles ESE of Hāna and 1460 miles ESE of Kahului, Maui.
Film documents environmentalists’ crusade to halt sewage disposal into Maui waters
Filmmaker Alli Waters tells the story about the successful US Supreme Court fight to force Maui County to stop polluting nearshore waters by disposing of treated sewage through injection wells.
Update/located: Missing Wailuku woman last seen July 15
UPDATE: As of Sunday, July 16, 2023, at approximately 8:32 a.m., Jankovic was located and found to be in good health. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
No tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi after 7.3 Alaska Peninsula earthquake
There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake reported at 8:48 p.m., July 15, 2023, in the Alaska Peninsula.
Local manufacturers encouraged to apply for the 10th annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival
The Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, a highly anticipated celebration of local craftsmanship and community pride, reminds local manufacturers and potential vendors to seize the opportunity and apply now for participation in its monumental 10th annual event. The application deadline is Friday, July 21.
Wailea road closure at Kalai Waʻa Street due to brush fire
Kalai Waa Street in Wailea is closed from Wailea Mauka to Halapa due to a brush fire mauka of the road. No structures are involved or in danger at this time. Crews from the Maui police and fire departments are on scene.
Blessing held for new MEO 8-passenger bus for Hāna, Maui
A new eight-passenger bus to transport East Maui residents to their jobs, shopping in Central Maui and medical appointments was blessed at a ceremony Friday.
Maui Stop for Comedian Trey Kennedy’s Grow Up Comedy Tour, Nov. 30
Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the Maui stop for comedian Trey Kennedy and his Grow Up comedy tour, Nov. 30. Kennedy is known for his rapid success due to his popular posts on Vine, TikTok and Instagram, amassing millions of followers along the way.
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency urges public to prepare for Calvin
“We’re still hopeful that Calvin won’t cause any major problems, but after three quiet hurricane seasons we don’t want people to be complacent about this hazard,” said James Barros, Administrator of the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA).
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i to host Ho‘oponopono Workshop for veterans
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i invites US military veterans and their families to a transformative Ho‘oponopono Workshop facilitated by Kumu Ramsay Taum on July 29.
Volunteer registration open for 2024 Sentry Tournament of Champions
Volunteers are needed for the 2024 Sentry Tournament of Champions as it returns to the Plantation Course at Kapalua in January.
Draft permit to reduce ocean pollution from Maui treated wastewater up for review
Environmental groups on Maui are studying a draft permit by Maui County that proposes using more treated water from its Lahaina Wastewater Treatment Plant for irrigation, which would reduce ocean pollution.
Calvin has likely peaked in intensity; impacts for Hawaiʻi could include wind, rain and surf
The latest forecast indicates Calvin may move near the main Hawaiian Islands as a weakening tropical storm Tuesday night or Wednesday. It was last located about 1800 miles ESE of the Big Island and was moving WNW at 16 mph.
Man arrested for alleged vehicle theft, driving against traffic, and crashing on Hāna Highway
A Maui man was arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle from an elderly visitor in Makawao and driving the vehicle in the wrong direction on the Hāna Highway before crashing.
Update/located: Wailuku man reported missing
As of Friday, July 14, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Eric Loughran was located. He was reported missing earlier this week by family members. The Maui Police Department thanked the public for their assistance.
The MACC’s Schaefer International Gallery Biennial 2023 award winners announced
With the opening of Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s inaugural edition of the MACC Biennial in
Schaefer International Gallery, running now through Aug. 26, the Center has announced the recipients of three prestigious awards for MACC Biennial 2023.
BREAKING: Kahului Airport to get a new TSA checkpoint thanks to $22M federal grant
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will receive a $22 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to construct a new Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Kahului Airport. The OGG project will cost $62.3 million. Work is expected to begin in the summer of 2024 and to be completed by the end of 2025.
July edition of Hawaiian music series features Hawaiian trio Kūikawā
This month’s Hawaiian Music Series, presented by Lahaina Restoration Foundation, takes place on July 27 at 6 p.m. on the Baldwin Home Museum lawn, and features Hawaiian music group, Kūikawā.
Maui Council to consider bills regulating air and replica guns and G.E.T. surcharge
The Maui County Council will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. to consider passage on second and final reading of Bill 169, CD1 (2022), updating regulations to air and replica guns, and Bill 49, CD1, FD1 (2023), establishing a general excise tax surcharge, Council Chair Alice L. Lee announced today.
